Psalm 146:1-10
Q.1. Why was the Psalmist so passionate about worshipping God? Why did he warn the people about trusting in the leaders of nations? – (Ps.146:1-7)
There is no one so worthy of praise as our God, since He – 6 … made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them; Who keeps faith forever; 7 Who executes justice for the oppressed; Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free (Ps.146:6-7). The extent of His greatness is from the Heavens to the earth. He especially keeps faith forever with mankind, from the oppressed, all the way to those who have been imprisoned. The Psalmist warned us about trusting in those who have been elevated to leadership, since they neither have the power to save, nor to function beyond the grave – 3 Do not trust in princes, in mortal man, in whom there is no salvation. 4 His spirit departs; he returns to the earth; In that very day his thoughts perish (Ps.146:3-4 c.f. Heb.7:23). To trust in God is appropriate, because He cares about us in this life, and the one to come – How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God (Ps.146:5).
Q.2. What kinds of people does God extend His care toward? What is His action toward the wicked? How permanent are our circumstances, compared with God’s? – (Ps.146:8-10)
We have mentioned the oppressed, the hungry, and prisoners. God’s care also extends to the blind, mourners, foreigners, orphans, widows, and – … the Lord loves the righteous (Ps.146:8). Spiritual blindness can be even harder to heal than physical blindness (c.f. 2 Cor.4:3-4). Many of the wicked in this world have power. However – … He thwarts the way of the wicked (Ps.146:9). They will never win for long. We must keep everything in perspective because our lives are brief, but – the Lord will reign forever … (Ps.146:10).